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Begin your academic journey at LOGOS Evangelical Seminary.
Whether you are applying from overseas or are already studying in the United States, we are here to guide you through the admissions process and help you navigate life in the United States.
Whether you are applying from overseas or are already studying in the United States, we are here to guide you through the admissions process and help you navigate life in the United States.
What Is an F-1 Student?
- An F-1 student visa is a nonimmigrant student visa issued by the U.S. government to international students pursuing full-time study at a U.S. college, university, or graduate school. Non-U.S. citizens and nonpermanent residents who wish to enroll full-time in a degree program at LOGOS Evangelical Seminary must obtain an F-1 student visa to enter the United States.
LOGOS Issues Form I-20
- LOGOS Evangelical Seminary is authorized by the U.S. government to enroll international students and issue Form I-20.
- Form I-20 is required to apply for an F-1 student visa. After admission, students must submit an I-20 request to the Seminary. The I-20 will be issued after the request has been reviewed and approved.
I-20 Application Requirements
- Admission and acceptance information
- Passport information
- Personal information
- Proof of financial support
- Information for accompanying dependents, if applicable
U.S. Study and Visa Requirements
Whether you need an F-1 student visa depends on whether you will study a degree program in the United States as a student.
- Students taking online courses from outside the United States do not need an F-1 visa.
- Students planning to enter the United States to pursue a degree program must enter on an F-1 student visa.
- Students entering the United States on a B1/B2 visitor visa may not enroll in a degree program.
- Study eligibility may vary by visa type. Please refer to the USCIS/ICE guidance for specific requirements.
Application and Enrollment Process
1.
Apply for Admission
2.
Receive Admission Decision
3.
Apply for Form I-20
4.
Pay the SEVIS Fee and Apply for a Visa
5.
Enter the United States
6.
Complete Enrollment and Orientation
– New International Students –
Coming to the U.S. to Study
Follow these steps from admission application through arrival and enrollment:
Apply for Admission
Learn the complete process from application to enrollment.
Apply for Form I-20
Prepare your financial documents and apply for your I-20.
SEVIS I-901
Pay the SEVIS I-901 fee after receiving your I-20.
F-1 Student Visa
Learn about visa applications and interview preparation.
Arrival & Enrollment
Learn about U.S. entry and enrollment.
Maintaining F-1 Status
Learn about F-1 status and work authorization.
Important Reminder
An I-20 is not the same as an F-1 visa. Students must first obtain an I-20, pay the SEVIS I-901 fee, and then apply for an F-1 student visa through a U.S. embassy or consulate.
Please ensure your passport, proof of financial support, and all required documents are ready.
Transfer Students
If you are currently studying in the United States, have graduated, or have completed OPT while maintaining valid F-1 status,
you may apply to transfer to LOGOS Evangelical Seminary.
you may apply to transfer to LOGOS Evangelical Seminary.
Transfer In
Transfer to LOGOS Evangelical Seminary: Application Process
Transfer Out
Transfer from LOGOS Evangelical Seminary to Another School: Application Process
Need Assistance?
International Student Office
For questions regarding I-20, F-1 status, visas, U.S. entry, or enrollment, please contact the International Student Office.
📞 (626) 571-5110 ext. 128 📧 isa@les.edu
📞 (626) 571-5110 ext. 128 📧 isa@les.edu